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Endoscopic or endoscopy is an examination of the inside of the body by using a light, flexible instrument called an endoscope.

Bariatric surgery is surgery on the stomach and/or intestines to help a person with extreme obesity lose weight.

Cosmetic surgery is used to enhance aesthetic appeal and appearance. While plastic surgery is reconstructive for injuries, diseases, or birth abnormalities, cosmetic surgery is entirely elective and aesthetic. Examples of cosmetic surgery are augmentations (breast, lip, etc.), lifts (neck, face, cheek, thigh, etc.), and skin rejuvenation procedures.

Ear, nose, and throat (ENT, or otolaryngology) services treat conditions in the head and neck. These include issues with hearing, breathing, and smelling, but also balance, headaches, allergens, speaking, swallowing, and sleep apnea, as well as structural conditions such as deviated septum.

Ear, nose, and throat (ENT, or otolaryngology) surgery manages conditions in the head and neck, which includes the sinuses, external/middle/outer ear, voice box, and facial structures. ENT surgeries include procedures such as tonsillectomies, sinus surgery, removal of/reconstruction from tumors, and placing ear tubes.

Eye surgery is completed on the eye or its surrounding structures (adnexa) to correct vision issues or treat diseases such as glaucoma or cancer. Common eye surgeries include cataract surgery, laser eye surgery, refractive surgery, and surgeries on the retina, cornea, and/or eye muscles.

General surgery is a discipline that requires knowledge of and responsibility for the preoperative, operative, and postoperative management of patients with a broad spectrum of diseases.

Gynecologic surgeries are surgical procedures that are performed on any part of a woman's reproductive system.

Gynecology is the branch of physiology and medicine which deals with the functions and diseases specific to women and girls, especially those affecting the reproductive system.

Neurosurgery is a medical specialty that is focused on the surgical treatment of neurological disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, cerebrovascular system, and central and peripheral nervous system.

Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine that specializes in the study and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye.

Orthopedic surgery is a procedure that is performed to repair or replace damaged bones, joints, and connective tissue. Examples of surgical procedures that can be done include hip replacement, knee replacement, shoulder replacement, and ACL reconstruction.

Pain management deals in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of all different types of pain. Pain is actually a wide spectrum of disorders including acute pain, chronic pain and cancer pain.

Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involved with both the improvement in a person's appearance and the reconstruction of facial and body tissue defects caused by illness, trauma, or birth disorders.

Podiatric surgery treats conditions of the foot and ankle. This includes surgical treatment of biomechanical issues such as bunions, plantar fasciitis, flat feet, and hammertoe as well as surgical repair of joints, tendons, and other soft tissue. Podiatric surgery also manages the effects of arthritis, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease as they often present in the foot and ankle.

Endoscopic procedures are minimally invasive and require few (or even zero) small incisions. Endoscopies provide detailed imaging, and are used for diagnosis and/or treatment. They are performed by inserting a flexible tube with a camera (endoscope) that can also hold surgical instruments and other tools.

Urological surgery is the integration of surgical activities for the pelvis including; the colon, urogenital, and gynecological organs-primarily for the treatment of obstructions, dysfunction, malignancies, and inflammatory diseases.

Urology is the area of medicine that deals with the urinary tract (kidneys, adrenal glands, ureters, bladder, urethra) as well as male reproductive organs. Urologic surgery treats related cancers, issues with urination, and other conditions such as pelvic organ prolapse.